Walking distance from restaurant Peter Pan, Imperial Court and Flora Garden is the Moon Jellyfish Aquarium. In a fascinating locality, Macau; the gambling capital of China, the jellyfish seem to be at peace. They draw a fair bit of attention from those who visit both the renowned Macau Grand Prix and the Las Vegas style casinos. >

For an independently run jurisdiction that has liberated itself to develop at its own pace, Macau is certainly doing things in style. With a sound western appeal and a strong oriental flavour in all its activities, Macau is among the top favourite tourist destinations in China.

The Moon Jellyfish Aquarium, one of the few of its kind in this part of the world, is located at the reception of the Encore Lobby. The opulent ambience of the aquarium is apparent as you walk in through the foyer. The building is well lit, ornate yet, elegant. The species do not occupy a very large space, but the jellyfish imported from Thailand and Japan have been given due prominence. Their translucent bodies move graciously without disturbing the water they swim in under heavy artificial lighting. This is done in order to replicate their natural habitat, closer to the surface of the ocean. The azure waters are crystal clear to permit a good view of the species. Only the experts will be able to distinguish between the many varieties of moon jellyfish as they have evolved only slightly and share many similarities.

The moon jellyfish or jellies as they are sometimes referred to, sting their victim and capture them in the slender tuft like tentacles, which give the jellies a floral appearance. The jellies mostly come in tints of pink and white with a pearly effect to their exterior.

A short taxi ride should carry you from your Macau hotel to the venue of the moon jellies. The luxury hotels Macau is known for are popular with the would be gamblers, the racers and even the nature enthusiasts, so you will be at home amidst a crowd that has similar tastes if you choose a well known name such as Galaxy Macau Resort Hotel for your accommodation when in this trendy destination.

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